Tag

I, like Amie, was tagged twice, actually I was tagged three times, (one of these I was tagged twice) so to all who tagged me, here you go!

10 years ago: I was in 8th grade at American Fork Jr. High. I don't think I was doing anything of interest at the time. Just hanging out with friends!

5 things on my to-do list today: Seeing how it is 10:30 p.m. my to-do list is finished, even if I didn't accomplish everything! Tomorrows includes embellishing my cards for our little G.F. card club, because I decided I didn't like them. Picking up my messy house, go shopping for our upcoming Disneyland trip (a swimsuit for Phil and a leash for Coleman) and then whatever else happens to come along!

5 snacks I enjoy:
1-Chips and Salsa or just a bag of potato chips would do!
2-Cookies/brownies
3-Yogurt
4-Hot Chocolate
5-String Cheese

What would I do if I were suddenly made a billionaire: Tithing would come first. Probably pay off Phil's school loans, purchase a new car. Invest most of it. Buy land in Hibbard, Idaho. Purchase a cabin in the Island Park area, give some to family, and then probably go shopping!

5 places I have lived:
1-American Fork, UT
2-Rexburg, ID
3-Laie, HI
4-Boise, ID
5-Grand Forks, ND

5 jobs I have had:
1-Cleaning Dad's Office
2-Working for Temp Service
3-Telemarketer
4-Manager at Help-U-Mail & Copy
5-Millhollow Frozen Yogurt

5 things you don't know about me:
1-I am left handed
2-I am a huge people-watcher. Phil says he can't go anywhere with me and have a decent conversation because all I do is watch everyone else.
3-I can't stand it when the bed doesn't get made every day
4-One of my life goals is to visit Tahiti
5-I hate excersize (like push-ups, sit-ups, excersize equipment, etc.) I would much rather go ride a bike outside.
So now I tag Amber, Ashley, Heather, Holly & Abby

AND...Husband Tag:

What is his name: Phillip Kyle Roylance
How long have you been married: Almost 3 years
How long did you date: We dated from the mid July 2004 then he proposed on Christmas day of 2004, and we were married April 1, 2005
How old is he: He just turned 28 in December
Who eats more: Phil usually does. Occasionally I can chow down more than him
Who said I love you first: I brought up the subject, but Phil actually said it first
Who is smarter: That would definitely be Phil
Who does the laundry: I was, but then I got pregnant and really tired and Phil took over. It is his way of helping out around the house-so he says!
Who folds the laundry: Phil folds everything except Coleman's clothes and the whites because that is usually the last load to be done and gets left in the dryer unless I fold them!
Who does the dishes: It depends, if Phil makes the meal, I do, but if I cook, Phil usually cleans up!
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: I do, unless we are sharing like a hotel room with someone, then I have to be on the outside edge (next to the wall or window). If I wake up and someone is facing me and I turn around, and the other person is facing me, I get so causterphobic.
Who pays the bills: It began with Phil, and then I took over the budget, but when it came to the bills, I supposedly wasn't paying them fast enough, so now Phil does again!
Who cooks dinner: I would say I make it 5 out of the 7 days of the week. Phil definitely helps!Who drives when you're together: Always Phil
Who is more stubborn: That is a definite competition in our marriage! It depends on what it is.
Who proposed: Phil did it all!
Who has more friends: I would have to say me.
Who wears the pants in the family: We have argued this point, but I think Phil won.

"All Jane Austen, All the Time"

So it seems as though I have become the greatest Jane Austen fan, all out of coincedence. Of course, I have always loved the books, and the movies (Pride & Prejudice, Emma, Sense & Sensibility, etc.), but a couple of weeks ago Phil and I watched "The Jane Austen Book Club" which I really liked and then this past week, "Becoming Jane" came out and I saw that. Then on Friday, a friend (Thanks Heather!) loaned me a book called, The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen, by Syria James. Okay, this has got to hit the best-seller list because I couldn't put it down. I loved it. I highly suggest that anyone (Ashley) who loves Pride & Prejudice as much as I do must read it! So there is my plug for Jane Austen!

Onto more important matters, Valentine's was lovely! Here is a snapshot of the Roylance Clan before we opened our valentines from each other!

This is the ice cave. Phil and Coleman can both sit up inside it now (sorry, I didn't get that picture). Now Phil has informed me that he would like to start to make rooms so that the ice cave can turn into an ice house! Fun huh! Actually it scares me, and I won't go inside it, but I'm such a nice mom and let my 18 month old son play in there (with dad of course)!

The cold spell finally broke for a few days and we were able to spend some time outside. Then Sunday came with dreadful winds and the cold spell is back on! Some of the local residents tell us spring is on the way and that we should be seeing green grass in four weeks. (LOL!) I just can't see that happening. So for now, I just have to be excited for spring break when we go to Disneyland! Yay, only 13 days to go!

Happy Valentine's Day!

On Sunday, we made valentine sugar cookies! Coleman was so fun to bake with! (Sometimes) There were a few cookies with finger divits and rips and tares. Oh well, I guess he was just adding his personal touch! Here is to wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day! Hope it is filled with laughter and love!

Snow Days and Snow Play

Yesterday it snowed another three or four inches. It looks pretty, but I am definitely getting ready for spring! Phil and Coleman decided to go out and make the most of it. Phil attempted at building an "ice cave" out of the pile of snow shoveled off from everyone's driveways. It was funny to watch Coleman play in the snow. Every few seconds it went like this: Standing,

On his face,

On his knees,

And standing again (with Dad's help)!

He's a Smart One!

The other day, I was doing some laundry and I see Coleman take off with the laundry basket. When I come into my bedroom, he had put the basket upside down and climbed on it and then onto our bed. So I am folding the laundry in there and it was like watching a light bulb come on. Coleman just got this look on his face, climbed off the bed, pushed the basket into our bathroom, climbed up again, and started playing with the sink. I left it there for Phil to see when he got home from school. And then it ended staying there all day so he could stand on it brush his teeth that night. I was so impressed that he had come up with that. You're a cute one Coleman! :)

Random Thoughts

So I first wanted to point out that I am at the halfway point! I have gone 140 days being pregnant, and I only have 140 more to go! :) That is unless I get lucky and he comes early, but the chances of that happening are slim to none!

I also wanted to tell you about the ARCTIC BLAST that is blowing through right now. We have winds at around 45mph which is bringing our temperatures down to the -30s to -50s. Fun huh! Because of this, Phil and I have decided to stay in as much as possible! :)

And last but not least, I wanted to add some pictures of the Super Bowl Party. It was so fun. The girls sat in the dining room and chatted most the time, while the guys sat in the living room and watched, not only the game, but the kids too! :) Thank You! We love you!

It's A Boy!

Just wanted to let you all know that we found out yesterday that we are having a little boy! I'm so excited for Coleman to have a little brother to play with! The tragic part is that Phil and I have the hardest time with boy names. It took us forever to come up with Coleman. We are open to any and all suggestions! I have added a few pics, so here you go! :)